Top Shelf! Jameson Becomes The First Spirit Sponsor Of The Great American Beer Festival

When it comes to great Irish Whiskey, is there anything that compares with Jameson? They’ve been in the game for years, and their spirits are among some of the best on the planet. Today the good folks over at Jameson are back, though this time the focus isn’t on their brilliant blends. Today the word comes down that Jameson Irish Whiskey will be the first spirits company to sponsor the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO.

Jameson Caskmates is proud to be the first spirits partner to be an official sponsor of the 2018 Great American Beer Festival, which takes place from September 20 -22 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. As the premier U.S. beer festival and competition, GABF represents the most extensive collection of U.S. beer ever served. It will also feature its first ever Jameson Caskmates Barrel-Aged Beer Garden, which will include Jameson brewery partners and their limited-edition Jameson barrel-aged beer. Paul Di Vito, Vice President, Jameson, Pernod Ricard USA spoke about the news. He stated: “Jameson is proud of its connection and commitment to the craft beer community. In 2015, we brought the two together as one with the launch of Jameson Caskmates, a one of a kind whiskey finished in craft beer barrels, and created out of a passion for craft, quality, and neighborhood collaboration.” He also added, “This connection and commitment to the community is one of the many reasons we’re extremely proud to be supporting the Great American Beer Festival and local brewers from neighborhoods across America.” Brewers have long used whiskey barrels to age their beer, and as part of the Jameson Caskmates Program, Jameson sends breweries across the U.S. used Jameson barrels from the distillery in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland. Those breweries age a variety of unique and neighborhood-specific barrel-aged beers for sale locally.

This is a natural extension of Jameson’s dedication to the craft beer community. Give us your thoughts on the news below and keep it locked for much more from Jameson Irish Whiskey coming very soon.